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"In the exploration and use of the deep ocean floor 
States and their nationals: 
a. Shall have reasonable regard for the interests 
of other States and their nationals; 
b. Shall avoid unjustifiable interference with the 
exercise of the freedom of the high seas by other 
States and their nationals, or with the conserva- 
tion of the living resources’of the seas, and any 
interference with fundamental scientific research 
carried out with the intention of open publication; 
c. Shall adopt appropriate safeguards so as to mini- 
mize pollution of the seas and disturbance of the 
existing biological, chemical, and physical process 
and balance; each State shall provide timely 
announcement and any necessary amplifying informa- 
tion of any marine activity or experiment planned 
by it or its nationals in the exploration and use 
of the deep ocean floor. A State which has reason 
to believe that a marine activity or experiment 
planned by another State or its nationals could 
harmfully interfere with its activities or those 
of its nationals in the exploration and use of 
the deep ocean floor may request consultation 
concerning the activity or experiment;" 
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2566 (XXIV) 
on "Promoting Effective Measures for the Prevention and Control of 
Marine Pollution," dated 12 January 1970, requests the Secretary- 
General inter alia to complement reports on review of national 
activities and of activities of specialized agencies and inter- 
governmental organizations dealing with prevention and control of 
marine pollution. 
The increasing concern about the problems of ocean pollution. 
among nations is also indicated by the number of international meet- 
ings: 
October 1970. NATO (CCMS), a conference on ocean pollution, 
mainly on oil spills. Lead U.S. role: FWQA 
November 10-15, 1970. An international congress with 
exhibits for marine research and marine exploration, 
INTEROCEAN '70. A conference in Dusseldorf, Germany; 
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